Hillwalk Guides
Outlander – Where Is It Filmed?
TV shows set in times gone by have been incredibly popular in recent years. Downtown Abbey, Game of Thrones and Vikings are just some of the names that spring to [...]
Hiking Trips for Singles
Hiking is a wonderful hobby. It’s good for the heart, for the body, and for the soul. In hot weather or cold. Outside or in (yes, people walk for miles [...]
Pilgrimage or Walking Holiday?
We recently wrote about thru-hiking as a form of long-distance hiking. Pilgrimages and walking holidays are other types of long-distance, multi-day hikes. The question is, what sets a pilgrimage apart [...]
The Benefits of Hiking for Mental Health
By now we all know that a walk in the outdoors is a healthy form of exercise. Doctors in Scotland have even started prescribing it for chronic illnesses. But what [...]
What Is Thru-Hiking?
The term ‘Thru-hiking’ was made particularly popular in the U.S., most commonly associated with the epic hikes of the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Continental [...]
Walking For Weight Loss – Fitness Holidays
In a world of technology, computer jobs and desks, it can be hard to motivate yourself to get out and keep active. The first thing that’s on your mind when [...]
5 Essential Knots: How To Tie Outdoor Knots
The Square Knot A square knot is a relatively easy knot to tie. It is useful for tying items down where it isn’t very important whether the knot stays tied [...]
Summer Hiking: How To Prepare
It’s finally summer. The season for outdoor activities is finally upon us. We’ve recently been having quite the heatwave here in Ireland, with temperatures in the high 20s to low [...]